Dementia Care Specialist Nurse

11 hours ago


Wigan, Wigan, United Kingdom Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a skilled and compassionate Dementia Care Specialist Nurse to join our team. As an Admiral Nursing Service Lead, you will play a vital role in providing exceptional care to patients and families affected by dementia.

About the Role

The primary focus of this position is to deliver person-centered and relationship-centered dementia care within operational areas of Wrightington, Wigan & Leigh NHS Foundation Trust. This includes delivering evidence-based dementia care, supporting workforce development, and promoting best practice guidelines.

Key Responsibilities
  • Advise on the care of people with dementia and their carers/families with complex care needs from peri-diagnosis to post-bereavement support.
  • Provide specialist nursing assessment, using the Admiral Nurse Assessment Framework for carers/families affected by dementia during hospital admission.
  • Support identification and management of comorbidities and frailty for people with dementia and their carers/families.
Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • A registered nurse qualification (RMN/RGN/RNLD) with formal knowledge of dementia acquired through clinical post-graduate education.
  • Significant post-registration clinical experience of working with people with dementia and their carers/supporters in different settings.
  • Experience of professional supervision of staff.

We offer a competitive salary of £42,058 - £56,358 per annum, depending on experience, and a range of benefits including access to ongoing training and professional development opportunities.



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